Rebellion

Revolt of the Three Princes

Before Lý Thái Tổ was even buried, the princes Vũ Đức, Dực Thánh and Đông Chinh surrounded the palace to seize the throne from the crown prince; the guards under Lê Phụng Hiểu killed Vũ Đức and drove off the others, and Khai Quốc rose at Trường Yên.

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